Teens arrested over Palmerston North aggravated robbery

Police charged the pair with the robbery of a petrol station. Photo / File

Two teenage men have been arrested and charged following the aggravated robbery of a petrol station near Palmerston North.

The 16-year-old and 19-year-old allegedly robbed the Pioneer Highway Mobil petrol station in the early hours of March 24.

The 16-year-old will appear in the Palmerston North Youth court and the 19-year-old will appear in the Palmerston North District court.

Detective Sergeant Gary Milligan thanked members of the public for their assistance.

"It is pleasing when members of the public come forward with information," said Mr Milligan.